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Stacked pizza grilled cheese sandwiches with melted cheese.

Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese

Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese, buttery bread wrapped around stretchy cheese and pepperoni delivers nostalgic pizza-shop comfort in every bite.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Calories: 590

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened fully for easy spreading
  • tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese finely grated for smooth mixing
  • teaspoons garlic powder adds savory depth
  • ¾ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning balanced herb blend
  • 12 slices white sandwich bread soft bakery-style preferred
  • 18 slices mozzarella cheese low-moisture for best melt
  • 9 ounces pepperoni slices standard-size rounds
  • cups pizza sauce gently warmed for dipping

Method
 

  1. Combine the softened butter, Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in a bowl and stir until creamy and uniform.
  2. Coat one side of each bread slice evenly with the butter mixture and place them buttered-side up on a tray while preparing the pan.
  3. Warm a skillet over medium-low heat and set one slice of bread butter-side down into the pan, then layer with mozzarella, pepperoni, more mozzarella, additional pepperoni, and a final layer of cheese.
  4. Top with another slice of bread, keeping the buttered side facing upward, pressing lightly to hold the sandwich together.
  5. Cover the skillet and cook until the underside turns golden brown, then flip carefully, cover again, and cook until the second side is crisp and the cheese has fully melted.
  6. Repeat the process with remaining sandwiches, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
  7. Serve the sandwiches hot alongside warm pizza sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 185gCalories: 590kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 17gFat: 47gSaturated Fat: 24gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 1020mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 760IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 2.2mg

Notes

Crispy edges, melty centers, and that unmistakable pizza aroma make these sandwiches unforgettable straight from the pan.

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